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SFRs have emerged as a significant source of construction demand during this cycle. Since the last recession, the number of construction starts is up by more than 55%.
Metro Market Trends: Household Income vs. Asking Apartment Rents
Let’s examine the relationship between small asset apartment asking rents and household income across the nation.
Which Small Asset Renter Segments Have the Highest Household Incomes?
Evaluating household income by renter segments helps apartment investors better position and price their units. In the case of small properties, married couples and individuals sharing rental units have significantly higher incomes.
Full ‘STEAM’ Ahead: Skilled Workers Supporting Small Asset Apartment Growth
Growth trends for small asset renters in highly skilled occupations are encouraging. These findings align with projected job growth forecasts into the middle of the next decade.
How Affordable are Apartments in the Largest U.S. Metros?
Despite a marginal improvement for small property renters, housing affordability levels remain uneven across the major metros in the US.
The Numbers Behind the Dallas Multifamily Boom
Dallas was one of the hottest multifamily markets in the U.S. during 2016. Rent growth accelerated as vacancy reached historic lows, strong employment growth continued to drive new development, and investment activity reached record highs.
Larger Rental Units in Small Apartment Assets are Still the Best Deal for Renters
Though the rent gap between small and larger properties is shrinking for studio and one-bedroom units, new Census data shows that there are still substantial savings for larger units in smaller properties.